Mary Watson

Haverhill – Mary T. Watson, 96, wife of the late Vincent A. Watson, passed away August 2, 2016 at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home in Haverhill surrounded by her loving family. Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Catherine (Egan) Coughlin. Raised and educated in Haverhill, she attended St. James Grammar School and St. James High School, Class of 1937. She was a graduate of MacIntosh Business School. She met her husband Vincent and they married in 1946, enjoying 45 years of marriage. Also in 1948, she began her career as Executive Director of the Haverhill Housing Authority until 1982. She served on their Board of Directors from 1982 until 2008. In addition to the Housing Authority she also served on the Boards of Stevens Bennett Home and the Children Family Aide Society. She was a Cooperator and Trustee of the Family Mutual Savings Bank. Mary dedicated 60 years of service to the citizens of Haverhill. Her most treasured moments were spending time with her family. Her wish was to encourage people to volunteer for the Merrimack Valley Hospice. The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate people at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center and Merrimack Valley Hospice for the excellent care provided to Mary. Mary is survived by her daughter, Anne R. Leger and her husband Robert of Haverhill a granddaughter, Julie A. Leger and a great grandchild, Connor X. both of Groveland and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother John J. Coughlin and her sister Catherine G. Tarbox. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, August 4 from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Funeral services will begin on Friday morning at 9:00AM from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00AM at St. John the Baptist Church, Lincoln Avenue, Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Primrose Street, Haverhill. Donations may be made in her memory to a Charity of One’s Choice. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com